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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.62, 4,120.14 and 1,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.62, 4,120.14 and 1,641.26 is: 2,264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.62 : 4,120.14 = 1,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.62/4,120.14 = 1,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.62x = 4,120.14 × 1,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.62x = 6,762,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,220.98/2,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.93

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